Episode 189 Birth

Happy Birth (2004) Day! This episode has been a long time coming so we’re giving ourselves a congratulatory pat on the back as we tackle this icky squicky drama about a woman whose decade-long dead husband is seemingly reincarnated in the body of a 10 year old boy. Directed by the gifted Jonathan Glazer and starring Nicole Kidman in what may be her finest role, this muted, solemn tale challenges its viewers to accept the preposterous premise and truly wrestle with the messy implications contained within it. It’s Kidman vs. Kid Man as we toss out some controversial opinions, find out that Matt was a teen loan shark sensei, and learn a fun fact about shag carpet from Willy Nilly, this week on Ex Rated Movies!